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Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||||
Test Name/Synonym: | Semen Analysis, Post vasectomy (Synonyms: Postvas, Sperm Count) | ||||||||
Clinical Indications: | The examination of seminal fluid following vasectomy is performed to demonstrate success of the surgical procedure. | ||||||||
Ordering Alert: | Calgary Zone: Refer to the Diagnostic Semen Lab patient instruction sheet Testing Semen for Post-Vasectomy Banff, Central, Edmonton, North and South Zones: Refer to Semen Analysis Requisition | ||||||||
Collection Alert: | Patient MUST have a requisition from the ordering physician. | ||||||||
Shipping and Handling Alert: | Specimens are time and temperature sensitive. | ||||||||
LABID (Connect Care): | LAB891 | ||||||||
Specimen Type: | Semen | ||||||||
Primary Container: | Sterile container | ||||||||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Calgary Zone: Refer to Testing Semen for Post-Vasectomy Banff, Central, Edmonton, North and South Zones: Refer to Semen Analysis Requisition | ||||||||
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Stability and Storage: | 37°C must stay at body temperature. | ||||||||
Transportation: | Transport to testing lab within 45 minutes of collection. | ||||||||
Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||||||||
Reference Interval: | Less than 100,000 / mL | ||||||||
Testing Area: | Banff, Central, North and South Zones: Hematology Edmonton Zone: Andrology Laboratory | ||||||||
Performing Site: | Refer to Semen Analysis Requisition. | ||||||||
Additional Test Information: | For sample drop-off locations refer to Semen Analysis Requisition. To make an appointment at Northern Lights Centre, Fort McMurray, call 780-791-6154 To make an appointment at Northwest HC, High Level, call 780-841-3273. | ||||||||
Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||||||||
Last Updated On: | Monday, June 10, 2024 |